I recently cheated in a quiz. There are many who would say that’s “trivial”, especially given that the quiz only accounted for 5% of my grade – but I still felt horrible...
My brand-new white shoes got dirtied within the span of just a few days. But of course, right? I know it sounds trivial – and I should have seen this coming when I bought them – but I was still...
“Be tender-hearted, and be strong-hearted..” Those were about the last words my mentor gave me before our season ended, and one of the deepest lessons I am still learning in life. I find that the...
Anyone who’s ever gone to a polytechnic or university would be familiar with some tricks to get better grades: Choosing a pass/fail module Currying favour with tutors to get hints ahead of time...
Ever faced a time when Christianity suddenly stopped making sense to you? When the doctrines don’t work out in your head. When you can’t relate to the preaching. When the community in church...
One month after the passing of my mother in April 2011, I ended a year-long relationship with my boyfriend. The relationship had already been on the rocks for months. It was adding to the...
All names have been changed for confidentiality. “I need a break from church and from y’all to think about what happened,” a good friend wrote in a text message to me one day. And with that...
Do you know someone who sees nothing wrong with having premarital sexual relationships? How about a person addicted to pornography and masturbation? Or a friend who actively pursues their attraction...
Here’s an honest thought: There are times I wish I was dead. I’m not suicidal – I don’t want to kill myself – but I’m not averse to the idea of death: Wouldn’t it be nice to one...